George Town to Shah Alam bus with Billion Stars Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from George Town to Shah Alam

Showing times and prices for Mar 20

Cheapest price

$11

Average price

$11

Fastest journey

5 h 4 m

Average duration

5 h 4 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

291 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from George Town to Shah Alam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from George Town to Shah Alam will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.

Fast buses

Of the 1 buses that leave George Town for Shah Alam on Fri, Mar 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Mar 20 the direct buses cover the 291 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .

On Fri, Mar 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Maraliner
04:15AM5h04
George Town
09:19AMShah Alam
$111One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and flight for George Town to Shah Alam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from George Town to Shah Alam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $15.

Distance: 180 miles (291 km)

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Most popular
Flight

$12

Average price

Cheapest

$40

Average price

5h 35m

Average total duration

5h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

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3h 0m

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Direct Options

Direct Options

George Town to Shah Alam Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Permata Utara Sdn Bhd
Departure Time
12:30AM
Arrival Time
05:34AM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
LEXOJAYA SDN BHD
Departure Time
07:15AM
Arrival Time
12:27PM
Duration
5h12
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
LEXOJAYA
Departure Time
07:15AM
Arrival Time
12:18PM
Duration
5h03
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
LEXOJAYA
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
01:04PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
LEXOJAYA SDN BHD
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
01:12PM
Duration
5h12
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
LEXOJAYA SDN BHD
Departure Time
08:45AM
Arrival Time
01:57PM
Duration
5h12
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
Ekspress Mutiara
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
02:03PM
Duration
5h03
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
02:19PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
Quick Liner Express
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
02:34PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
LEXOJAYA SDN BHD
Departure Time
09:45AM
Arrival Time
02:57PM
Duration
5h12
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
LEXOJAYA
Departure Time
09:45AM
Arrival Time
02:48PM
Duration
5h03
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY
Departure Time
10:15AM
Arrival Time
03:19PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
LEXOJAYA SDN BHD
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
03:42PM
Duration
5h12
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
LEXOJAYA
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
03:34PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY
Departure Time
11:45AM
Arrival Time
04:49PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
Pancaran Matahari
Departure Time
11:45AM
Arrival Time
04:49PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
Maraliner
Departure Time
12:15PM
Arrival Time
05:27PM
Duration
5h12
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
Maraliner
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
05:42PM
Duration
5h12
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
Maraliner
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
05:34PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
Quick Liner Express
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
06:04PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
Billion Stars
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
07:10PM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY
Departure Time
02:15PM
Arrival Time
07:19PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
ALYA XPRESS
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
07:33PM
Duration
5h03
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
Billion Stars
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
07:33PM
Duration
5h03
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
Pancaran Matahari
Departure Time
02:45PM
Arrival Time
07:49PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
ALYA XPRESS
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
08:04PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
Billion Stars
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
08:10PM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
Billion Stars
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
08:33PM
Duration
5h03
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
Billion Stars
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
09:04PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
Permata Utara Sdn Bhd
Departure Time
04:45PM
Arrival Time
09:49PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
Pancaran Matahari
Departure Time
07:45PM
Arrival Time
12:49AM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
LEXOJAYA
Departure Time
08:15PM
Arrival Time
01:18AM
Duration
5h03
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
LEXOJAYA SDN BHD
Departure Time
08:15PM
Arrival Time
01:27AM
Duration
5h12
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
LEXOJAYA
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
02:04AM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
Ekspress Mutiara
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
02:03AM
Duration
5h03
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
LEXOJAYA SDN BHD
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
02:12AM
Duration
5h12
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
KPB Ekspress
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
02:04AM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
Pancaran Matahari
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
03:04AM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
Billion Stars
Departure Time
11:30PM
Arrival Time
04:34AM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
Maraliner
Departure Time
11:59PM
Arrival Time
05:11AM
Duration
5h12
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
Pancaran Matahari
Departure Time
11:59PM
Arrival Time
05:03AM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
Billion Stars
Departure Time
11:59PM
Arrival Time
05:02AM
Duration
5h03
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$30

Live departures

George Town to Shah Alam bus times

The table below shows live departures for George Town to Shah Alam buses for tomorrow, Thursday, March 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 10:25 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ESB_168_MARALINER4:15 AM George Town
5h04
9:19 AM Shah Alam0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from George Town to Shah Alam

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Buses from George Town to Shah Alam run on average 29 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.

There are 29 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 5h 4m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
180 miles (291 km)
Average bus duration
5h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
$11 (€9)
Buses per day
29
Direct buses
29
Fastest bus
5h 4m
First bus
08:00
Last bus
23:45
Cheapest month
Oct
Cheapest day
Tue
High season
Apr - Jun
Low season
Jul - Sep
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Billion Stars Express from George Town to Shah AlamYou can travel by bus between George Town to Shah Alam with Billion Stars Express for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Billion Stars Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 28m
Cheapest Price
$21 (€17)
Billion Stars Express frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Bus from George Town to Shah Alam

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from George Town to Shah Alam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Shah Alam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from George Town to Shah Alam can start from as little as $11 (€9) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for George Town to Shah Alam is $12 (€10) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from George Town to Shah Alam is 5h 4m to travel the 180 miles (291 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from George Town to Shah Alam leaves at 8:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from George Town to Shah Alam leaves at 11:45 PM.
Yes, there are 29 direct buses a day from George Town to Shah Alam with . Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from George Town to Shah Alam, you can count on Billion Stars Express for the best way to get you to Shah Alam. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between George Town and Shah Alam and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from George Town , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Butterworth, Penang Sentral, Gelugor, Bus Terminal Sungai Nibong, George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal . When arriving in Shah Alam , you can end your journey in bus stations like Shah Alam, Bus Terminal, Kuala Lumpur, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta .Passengers board the bus most frequently from Butterworth, Penang Sentral, which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Shah Alam, Bus Terminal, located 5 away from the city centre.
A trip to Shah Alam from George Town is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 4m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from George Town to Shah Alam is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between George Town and Shah Alam including taking a bus and flight.
No, the bus from George Town to Shah Alam has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from George Town to Shah Alam.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from George Town to Shah Alam.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from George Town to Shah Alam.
No, luggage for the bus from George Town to Shah Alam needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from George Town to Shah Alam.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from George Town to Shah Alam.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from George Town to Shah Alam.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from George Town to Shah Alam.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from George Town to Shah Alam

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Shah Alam
The major bus station for departures in George Town is George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal for your trip from George Town to Shah Alam.
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 07:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available in KOMTAR complex
Parking
Parking
  • Available at KOMTAR complex parking lots
Dining
Dining
  • Food court and various eateries in KOMTAR complex
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available at designated taxi stands outside KOMTAR
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible, elevators available
WC
WC
  • Public toilets available in terminal
Public transit options for George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal
  • Bus: Rapid Penang buses, CAT Free Shuttle
  • Local bus services to all parts of Penang Island

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